https://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/issue/feedJournal of Latin American Sciences and Culture 2024-01-12T20:56:00+00:00Marco A. Cabero Z., Ph.D.editorial@journalasc.orgOpen Journal Systems<p>The Journal of Latin American Sciences and Culture (<em>JLASC</em>) is an Open Access international, peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality, original research. This journal publishes manuscripts in English and Spanish. Yet the journal welcomes Chinese translations of the English and Spanish Version or Record (VoR) and viceversa.</p> <p>The Journal of Latin American Sciences and Culture accepts the following types of article: Original Articles, Literature Reviews, Review Articles, Book Reviews, News, Comments, Opinions, Podcasts, Letters. More information can be found at <a href="http://www.journalasc.org">www.journalasc.org</a></p>https://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1076CRÉDITOS2023-12-26T20:04:05+00:00Adminhaguilera@openciencia.com<p>CRÉDITOS</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Adminhttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1055EDITORIAL NOTE2023-12-26T18:34:23+00:00Marco Caberocaberi_10@hotmail.com2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Marco Cabero Zabalagahttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1056Forum 1 Green Development Agenda2023-12-26T18:40:15+00:00Marco Caberocaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>"The green development agenda is a fundamental initiative that aims to promote sustainable development and biodiversity conservation through international collaborations in science. The importance of the green development agenda lies in its ability to address the challenges of environmental degradation, climate change and poverty alleviation. The green development agenda is a comprehensive approach that seeks to balance economic growth with protection and social equity. It's a call to action for governments, businesses, and individuals to work together to create a sustainable future for all.</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Marcohttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1057Green Belt and Road: China-Latin America Partnership for Sustainable Development2024-01-12T20:56:00+00:00Douglas de Castrodouggcastro@gmail.com<p>In the broader framework of international relations, China-Latin America cooperation has become a compelling focal point in the pursuit of a sustainable global future. The innovative Green Belt and Road program, a forward-thinking project that aims to balance ecological responsibility with economic progress, is at the heart of this partnership. With a focus on addressing the pressing issues of climate change and biodiversity preservation, this chapter delves into the complex interactions between China and Latin America and examines their shared commitment to sustainable development under the Green Belt and Road</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Douglas de Castrohttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1058Drivers and Constraints Affecting the Transition to Sustainable Farming Practices2024-01-12T20:55:57+00:00Hassan Anwercaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>Farmers' decisions to use farming practices and their ability to advance the sustainability trajectory are influenced by many external forces, such as markets, public policy, science, technology, available knowledge and skills, and farmers' own values, resources, and land tenure arrangements.</p> <p>A su vez, el mercado, la política y la estructura del conocimiento están influenciados por los esfuerzos de amplios movimientos sociales y grupos de interés organizados que tienen diferentes perspectivas sobre cómo debe organizarse la agricultura y cómo deben producirse y distribuirse los alimentos. Comprender los impulsores y las tendencias puede dirigir la atención de las políticas hacia dónde se pueden realizar cambios para influir en las decisiones de los agricultores para abordar eficazmente los desafíos In turn, the market, politics, and the structure of knowledge are influenced by the efforts of broad social movements and organized interest groups that have different perspectives on how agriculture should be organized and how food should be produced and distributed. Understanding drivers and trends can direct policy attention to where changes can be made to influence farmers' decisions to effectively address challenges.</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Hassan Anwerhttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1059Balancing the One Health, One Welfare, One Biology with the Global Needs2024-01-12T20:55:56+00:00Sara Plattocaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>This presentation examines the challenge of harmonizing the principles of One Health, One Well-being and One Biology amid the growing global demand for food and the increasing pressure on food production systems due to the impacts of climate change.</p> <p> </p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Sara Plattohttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1060Forum 2 Green Science Popularization2023-12-26T18:58:12+00:00Marco Caberocaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>Popularizing green science is vital to fostering widespread awareness, understanding, and commitment to environmentally sustainable practices. As societies face pressing ecological challenges, such as climate change and biodiversity loss, the dissemination of ecological scientific knowledge plays a critical role in informed decision-making at the individual, community and political levels. By making complex environmental concepts accessible to the public, the dissemination of green science inspires a sense of shared responsibility for our planet. It empowers people to adopt environmentally friendly behaviors, influences consumer choices, and encourages the integration of sustainable technologies.</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Marco Cabero Zabalagahttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1061CICITLAC for the scientific and technological innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean 2024-01-12T20:55:53+00:00Cristina Moratayacaberi_10@hotmail.comManuel Diazcaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>International Center for Innovation in Science and Technology for Latin America and the Caribbean (CICITLAC). A project in which its participants have been developing for more than two years. CICITLAC is the result of the laborious work of a team of entrepreneurs from Latin America, the Caribbean and China who believe and trust that innovation and scientific and technological development can bring numerous benefits to their participants. </p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Cristina Morataya, Manuel Diazhttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1062Forum 3 Green Technology and its applications2023-12-26T19:04:37+00:00Marco Caberocaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>Green technology and its applications are crucial to addressing contemporary environmental challenges and fostering a sustainable future. By emphasizing the development and implementation of eco-friendly solutions, green technology aims to minimize the ecological footprint of human activities. Whether in energy production, transportation, waste management, or construction, the adoption of green technology mitigates the impact on the environment, reducing pollution, conserving resources, and curbing greenhouse gas emissions.</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Marco Cabero Zabalagahttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1063Ecological Circular Agriculture and Green Development2024-01-12T20:55:49+00:00Kunzheng CAIcaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>1) Identify the ecological and environmental problems facing agriculture; (2) Introduce the need and importance of developing organic farming and green development; (3) Model and technology of organic farming (recycling of waste resources; use of biodiversity; green substitution and reduction of chemical inputs, mitigation of greenhouse gases, etc.); (4) Regulation of policies and laws</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Kunzheng CAIhttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1064The health effects of flower arrangement2024-01-12T20:55:47+00:00Zhang Tiantiancaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>The art of Chinese flower arranging has always followed the tradition of natural aesthetics and has paid attention to the theory that man is an integral part of nature. In the long history of more than 2000 years, Chinese flower arranging, as a cultural symbol, has become quite an elegant art form with its unique style, enriching people's yearning for a better life. Participating in floriculture activities and creating floriculture works can reduce the heart rate and relieve bad emotions, and have a great help for people's psychological or physical recovery.</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Zhang Tiantianhttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1065Control of Southern root-knot nematode on tomato using soil amendments2024-01-12T20:55:45+00:00Xiaoyun Wangcaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>The present results found that organic waste materials were effective against the root-knot nematode that attacks tomatoes under field conditions and significantly reduced root gall indices, nematodes and egg masses compared to the control. Organic soil amendments stimulate the activities of microorganisms that are antagonistic to root-knot nematodes.</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Xiaoyun Wanghttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1066Microorganisms to solve key environmental problems: Trends, challenges and future prospects 2024-01-12T20:55:42+00:00Rashid Iftikharcaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>Recently, emerging applications of microbial biotechnology have demonstrated the potential to solve some of the global challenges, such as climate change, as well as to provide a source of sustainably produced feedstock for product development. The potential applications of these microbes range from biofertilizers in agriculture to advanced treatment methods in wastewater technologies.</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Rashid Iftikharhttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1067Forum 4 Global Initiatives in Harmony with nature2023-12-26T19:25:20+00:00Marco Cabero Zabalagacaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>Global initiatives in harmony with nature are of paramount importance, as they recognize the interconnectedness of human well-being with the health of the planet. In the face of pressing environmental challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation, international collaborative efforts are essential.</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Marco Cabero Zabalagahttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1068A Vision For Green, A Future For All 2024-01-12T20:55:40+00:00Ling Xucaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>Future Green is committed to promoting green influence through market and marketing methods, connecting all upstream and downstream channels to truly provide sustainable green solutions. Our goal is to integrate the concepts of environmental protection into people's daily lives, allowing everyone to contribute to the protection of the Earth.</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Ling Xuhttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1069Forest and Health - Forest health2024-01-12T20:55:38+00:00Pei Tingtingcaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>"Forest health" relies on forest ecological resources to carry out recreational, vacation, recovery, healthcare, elder and other activities, it is an important part of the health industry, cross-border and integration is the only way to develop the forest health industry.</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Pei Tingtinghttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1070Land reclamation and soil health in mining area 2024-01-12T20:55:36+00:00Di Xiaoyingcaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>Soil is the foundation of food security, but also the cornerstone of biological health on Earth, healthy soil is a prerequisite for healthy living. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service defines soil health as the continued ability of soil to serve as an important biological ecosystem for the sustenance of plants, animals, and humans.</p> <p> </p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Di Xiaoyinghttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1071A Constructed Bridge between Chinese Elegant Ideology to Environmental Mobilization2024-01-12T20:55:34+00:00Yuxi Yicaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>A bridge built between elegant Chinese ideology and environmental mobilization: from the life posture of scholars in the Tang and Song dynasties to the awakening of environmental awareness. A while ago I was very fortunate enough to learn something about the current state of biodiversity in China and the world, and I would like to share some of it with you here first. There are currently about 3,000 nature reserves of various levels in China for protection and special management of biodiversity and its environment, geological formations, and water resources, including but not limited to Changbai Mountain, Wolong, Tianmu Mountain, and many more.</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Yuxi Yihttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1072Forum 5 Hydrogen Energy, an alternative for the future2023-12-26T19:43:28+00:00Marco Cabero Zabalagacaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>Hydrogen energy stands as a critical alternative for the future, offering a transformative solution to the pressing challenges of climate change and sustainable energy. As a clean and versatile energy carrier, hydrogen has the potential to revolutionize several sectors of our economy, including transportation, industry, and electricity generation.</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Marco Cabero Zabalagahttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1073Contest Announcement The Science Culture Construction towards a “Sustainable Future through Applications of Science and Technology”2023-12-26T19:47:35+00:00Marco Cabero Zabalagacaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>The Construction of Scientific Culture towards a "Sustainable Future through the Applications of Science and Technology – SFAST 2023" competition is launched by the Andean Route Countries for Science and Technology (ARCST), the International Center for Innovation in Science and Technology for Latin America and the Caribbean (CICITLAC), the International Center for Green Science for Latin America and the Caribbean (IGSCLAC), UNESCO Media and Information Literacy, and the Latin American Journal of of Science and Culture (JLASC)</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Marco Cabero Zabalagahttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1074Launching of the Green Science Library (GSL)2023-12-26T19:50:44+00:00Marco Cabero Zabalagacaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>Today is a momentous occasion as we gather to celebrate the official launch of the Green Science Library. This effort is not simply about inaugurating a digital repository; It's about opening the doors to a wealth of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration in the pursuit of a sustainable future.</p> <p>The Green Science Library is a testament to the power of collective efforts. We stand on the shoulders of people and institutions that have tirelessly contributed to this repository, sharing ideas, research, and solutions that propel us toward a greener tomorrow.</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Marco Cabero Zabalagahttps://revistas.univalle.edu/index.php/jlsc/article/view/1075A New Blueprint of Collaboration the Science Culture Construction fostering innovation and green development 2024-01-12T20:55:31+00:00Marco Cabero Zabalagacaberi_10@hotmail.com<p>In an era defined by the urgency of environmental challenges, a transformative paradigm is emerging: a fusion of collaboration and building scientific culture that catalyzes innovation for sustainable green development. This brief explores the dynamic interplay between collaboration and science culture, emphasizing their collective impact on fostering innovative solutions to propel us towards a greener, more sustainable future. The new paradigm of collaboration transcends disciplinary boundaries, fostering the convergence of diverse perspectives and experiences. This brief argues that cross-pollination of ideas and skills, facilitated by collaborative efforts, cultivates an environment conducive to innovation. The synthesis of collective intelligence and the establishment of a collaborative ecosystem become essential drivers to address complex environmental problems, leading to novel solutions in the field of green development.</p>2023-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Marco Cabero Zabalaga